Energy News
New solar project makes San Antonio energy goal shine
April 30, 2013
An almost 20-megawatt solar installation at the Dos Rios Water Recycling Center has catapulted San Antonio, Texas to the no.1 spot in the state for solar. The city is ahead of the rest of Texas with a total of 34.2 megawatts of installed solar, said CPS Energy spokesman John Moreno.
Mayor Castro Responds to $61 Billion Economic Impact from Eagle Ford Shale
April 16, 2013
At $28 billion in 2012, the Eagle Ford Shale is the most invested-in oilfield in the world. San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, who attended the presentation and panel moderated by SAEDF Chairman Henry Cisneros, called the results of the study great news for San Antonio, the regional headquarters for Eagle Ford activity, an enviable position coveted by other communities.
Nexolon breaks ground for plant
March 01, 2013
CPS Energy and Nexolon broke ground on the company’s solar panel manufacturing plant at Brooks City-Base
Lion Lights: LED’s Used in Protecting Wildlife
February 28, 2013
Kenya boy, 13, gains fame for protecting livestock from lions using LED lights and Solar Power.
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UTSA Summer Internship at the Institute
April 02, 2013
Intern is needed to assist The Institute in developing advanced sky and cloud imaging technology that could potentially revolutionize the renewable energy industry.
Architecture Students put Theories into Practice to Benefit Community
January 10, 2013
Read the Community Connect Magazine article featuring the work of one of our own, Clare Cloudt, GRA of the Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute.
UTSA Energy Institute invited to speak at U.S. Wind Turbine Standards Summit
December 07, 2012
Dr. Rolando Vega, P.E., Director of Renewable Technologies at The Institute was invited to present on the ASCE/AWEA Recommended Practice for Compliance of Land-based Wind Turbine Support Structures.
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